Show us your.......newbie progress! [4 Sep 2012 - 4 Oct 2014]

[stevey]

My durano + tyres arrived this morning will put them on the bike over the w/end .. Very sturdy feeling tyre

 

[morrisman]

Very pleasant 15 miles this morning around the Aylesbury Vale, cold but sunny.

 

[Mo1959]

Heavy rain all last evening/night so don't feel like tackling huge puddles at the moment. May try later if it brightens up but feel like a day off so not sure.

 

[SWSteve]

Fair play @Mo1959 it can be a bit demoralising getting wet feet.
Hoping to pop out later for a couple of hours as it's sunny here and I haven't been out since Saturday

 

[morrisman]

Wednesday (Weekly Weigh-in Day) Report.

92.6 miles (149 Km) ridden.
14.4 mph (23.17 Kmph) average speed
3166 ft (965 m) climbed
5.63 lb (2.5 Kg) weight loss

 

[Supersuperleeds]

Couldn't decide whether or not to do a dinner time ride today as legs are aching but it is glorious weather in Leicester. Anyway decided to go as the forecast is not so good for tomorrow. Next decision, easy but slow route around the parks or faster but harder route over a hill. I picked the hill

http://www.strava.com/activities/108179876

 

[Supersuperleeds]

Wednesday (Weekly Weigh-in Day) Report.

92.6 miles (149 Km) ridden.
14.4 mph (23.17 Kmph) average speed
3166 ft (965 m) climbed
5.63 lb (2.5 Kg) weight loss

Excellent progress

 

[SWSteve]

Wednesday (Weekly Weigh-in Day) Report.

92.6 miles (149 Km) ridden.
14.4 mph (23.17 Kmph) average speed
3166 ft (965 m) climbed
5.63 lb (2.5 Kg) weight loss

Incredible!

 

[SpokeyDokey]

@Stonechat - very nice bike!

Not been out since 11 Dec!!! Not happy.

I've either been working or its been raining or I have been ill.

Seems to have been raining here since way back in December.

Still, nights are slowly getting longer so more opportunity then!

 

[Stonechat]

Did first proper run on the Z95 today
Went to Windsor Great Park but twice stopped the Garmin and forgot to restart it
http://www.strava.com/activities/108217384
It should have been about 24 miles like the same course on this day http://www.strava.com/activities/78264526
Stopped because there was some vibration - the wheel reflectors needed pushing towards the tyre.
Think I need to further rotate handlebar - mostly want hoods to be in the best place.
Also thing saddle needs to be further forward

Takes me back the riding position, will have to get used to it

(Edit) also a few miles on the hybrid with pannier this morning.
ONe of the roads may be flooded (or if not flooded could be muddy)

Also note one the WGP ride the speed and cadence sensors now working on the new Felt Z95

 

[Goonerobes]

Having spent 3 hours cleaning the bike yesterday I was a little reluctant to go out on the wet mucky roads today but glad I did in the end as I finally conquered this damn little hill that had beaten me twice last year. I must be getting fitter!!

http://www.strava.com/activities/108198944

 

[Stonechat]

Having spent 3 hours cleaning the bike yesterday I was a little reluctant to go out on the wet mucky roads today but glad I did in the end as I finally conquered this damn little hill that had beaten my twice last year. I must be getting fitter!!

http://www.strava.com/activities/108198944

When I am more accustomed to the Felt, I will have a go at Tite Hill, it's the same Hill as I do regularly Egham Hilll and Middle Hill, but the shape is hard with a steep part at the top . Sure I am getting fitter
The muck I have to avoid is mud from formerly flooded areas

 

[50000tears]

My durano + tyres arrived this morning will put them on the bike over the w/end .. Very sturdy feeling tyre

I have these on my old bike that I am using currently as a winter bike. Hated them the first time I went out in them but once I had ridden them in I ended up loving them! Not had a puncture with them yet despite having them out in some horrible weather, and they run pretty well too.

 

[50000tears]

More hills. This one really hurt after a tough aerobic workout yesterday.

http://www.strava.com/activities/108289709

 

[stevey]

I have these on my old bike that I am using currently as a winter bike. Hated them the first time I went out in them but once I had ridden them in I ended up loving them! Not had a puncture with them yet despite having them out in some horrible weather, and they run pretty well too.

What did you hate about them at first?